News from 2012
Medical review panel sought by family of man who allegedly died post-surgery
NEW ORLEANS – The wife of a man who died during surgery is requesting a medical review panel review the surgeon who was conducting the operation.
Work release convict suing former employer for back wages
GRETNA – A former convict who was working under a work release program for Terrebonne Parish is suing his former employer for non-payment of wages.
Developer sues over deposit after property deal falls through
Lance C. McCardle NEW ORLEANS – A real estate developer is suing a company it was buying a property from after the deal fell through and their deposit on the property was not returned.
New Orleans family sues home contractor and materials supplier over Chinese drywall
Russ M. Herman GRETNA – A New Orleans family is suing a Kenner-based contractor over allegedly defective drywall.
Jefferson Parish Hospital sued over staph infection death
Michael T. Beckers GRETNA – A Jefferson Parish family have filed suit against a local hospital for the death of their husband and father. .
Cantaloupe death leads to suit against produce company and Kroger
Norman I. Lafargue BENTON – The widower of a deceased woman is suing a Texas-based produce company he claims allowed infected cantaloupes on the market and resulted in his wife's death.
Oil companies sued by family of deceased pipe cleaner for wrongful death
Jeremiah A. Sprague GRETNA – A family is suing multiple companies over the death of former pill production pipe cleaner.
Plaintiff's firm sues insurer and former client
NEW ORLEANS – An attorney who represented a client in an automobile accident is suing an insurer due to not receiving settlement funds in that case.
Oil spill contractor accused of mishandling funds
Henry L. Klein NEW ORLEANS – A Louisiana-based subcontractor is suing a contractor for submitting payments to its employee rather than the company's owners, which was only allegedly discovered after the employee's death.
Building owner sued by woman who allegedly fell on broken concrete in parking lot
GRETNA – A Jefferson Parish woman is suing a commercial building owner for injuries she claims to have received on its premises.
Jefferson Walgreens sued over alleged damages to nearby building caused by 'massive vibrations' during construction
Tracey Rannals Bryan GRETNA – A Jefferson Parish apartment building owner is suing a local pharmacy for damages he claims were caused to his property during a construction project.
Wal-Mart sued in slip and fall case
Jeffrey P. Green GRETNA - A Jefferson Parish woman is suing a local Wal-Mart claiming she was injured in a fall on its premises.
Americans with Disabilities Act invoked in nursing home trip and fall suit
Douglas D. McGinity NEW ORLEANS - An elderly woman has filed a lawsuit against a St. Tammany Parish nursing home due to an alleged injury she sustained on the premises.
Wrongful death lawsuit claims radiation exposure at Harvey's Pipeline Services yard
Sprague NEW ORLEANS - The family of a deceased worker sues claiming the death was caused by exposure to dangerous levels of radiation at Pipeline Services yard in Harvey.
Locomotive engineer sues after fracturing middle finger
Oden NEW ORLEANS - A locomotive engineer has filed a federal lawsuit after he fractured his middle finger when his glove got stuck on a rough handbrake.
Offshore worker sues after injuring shoulder and arm using overhead tools
NEW ORLEANS - An offshore worker has filed a lawsuit against his employer that claims he suffered severe and painful injuries to his right shoulder and arm while using tools overhead.
River Oaks Hospital sued over restraint death of psychiatric patient
Tammy M. Nick GRETNA – The mother of a deceased man is suing a Jefferson Parish hospital and doctor over his death.
Salon sued by woman claiming she was stunned by blow to head from 'color dome'
NEW ORLEANS – A New Orleans woman is suing a local hair salon for injuries she claims to have received on its premises.
Garden District Pub sued by contractor who allegedly cut hand on toilet tank
NEW ORLEANS – A Jefferson Parish man has filed suit against a local bar for injuries he claims to have received on its premises.
State representative sues construction company over lien for non-payment
NEW ORLEANS – A state representative is suing a construction company that had a lien placed against his property for alleged non-payment of services.